St. Landry democrat., 1887-02-26

The writer had the gOod fortune 70
witness one of the most brilliant we'd
dings that has taken pace this
season in the town or Opelousas'
Mr.. w. Ii. White, to Miss Netue Nor
ris. The marriage took piace hurs-
day morning, at o'clock Fen' lnh 1857
in the Methodist Z. Church South, and
tho ceremony performed 10y the Rev.
II. O. White. The groom Is one or the
most talented and popular young. law
yers of Abbeville, while the bllde,
Miss Nettie Morris, is a cousin OF Judge
G. w. Hudspeth, and one OF cpeiousas
fairest daughters.
The bridal party left the residence of
Judee Hudspeth's few minutes be-
| fore nine o'clock. Each groomsman
and bridesmaid in separate carriages
led t,,e way, then the groom, and lastly
The bride, accompanied by her cousin,
Mrs. G.. w. Hudspeth, and her sister
Mrs. G.. Y. Dodez. =,
The church was darkened and bril-
liantly lighted, making it appear AS II
the soft mellow rays of twilight were
falling on the lovely scene.
| The doors were opened ana the sweet
strains of the organ were heard as Mrs.
Leonce Littell began the wedding
march.
| The attendance eHteIeu III oluti III 81
second, third, fourth, then the bride
and groom, forming sem'c'rcie at
, the altar.
Rev. H. @. White performed the cere
mouy in a most impressive manner, and
PRAYER was offered by Rev. MI jackson
nastor of the church. As the benedic-
tion was pronounced, the organIst be-
Gan nlayiuy the march, and the bride
and groom followed by their attendants
nassed slowly and gracefully down the
opnosite aisle, out of the church.
The costumes were handsome and
perfect in taste.
The bride was attired in elegant
white lamask silk, with Il white beaded
front, and long and graceful train:
The bridal veil enveloped her whole
figure, and her only ornaments, were
the exquisite flower sprays of orange
blossoms and lilies of the valley.
Tie first attendants Were Mr.: l.. " Use
of Abbeville and Miss Leila Hazard OF
Big Cane, Miss Hazards d ess was al
exquisite cream satin and lace with
bunch of cream ostrich tips III hel
black hair.
| The second attendants, were Mr.. Err.
nest LYONS of AbbeviIle, and Miss
Mary Joe White, sister or the groom.
Miss Whites dress was very lovely. {
sulphur albratros. trimmed IN lace, he1
hair ornamented with sulphur ostilcl
tips. ,.
Sara, and Miss Mary Scott of Lecompt
Miss Scott appeared in baby hIut
nuns yelling, combined with rost
colored satin, and her hair ornament:
were pale blue tips
The fourth attendants were DIR. Delany
M. Lewis of Opelousas, and Miss Luli
Walters of the same town.
Miss Walters costume was OF dellcatt
rose colored nuns-veiling and lace
wearing in order pink ostrich tips.
After the ceremony the bIldal party
were driven to the home OF Judg'
Hudspeth followed by host OF friend
who came to offer congratulations t.
the newly welded pair.
The bride received many handsome
and costly presents.
They left Immediately for New Or
leans, accompanied by number o
their friends, many of whom went will
them as far as Lafayette. The trail
waited there several hours, and whIi
waiting, a lunch of champaign ant
cake was served, and many were TIN
} t0asts drank to the future happiness 0
the fair young bride and groom.
The crowded church and swarms o
friends extending congratulations AM
good wishes to them, gave to thes
young people most happy send OF
upon the voyage OF life. IN.